Bill Kurtis, television show host and former news anchor, holds a plate of "designer beef" from his Tallgrass Beef Company, at Harry Caray's restaurant in Chicago. Kurtis, whose grass-fed beef from his Kansas ranch is now sold in a handful of Chicago restaurants, upscale markets and even a school, said he knows of nowhere else that "designer beef" is gaining such a foothold.

Bill Kurtis, television show host and former news anchor, holds a plate of "designer beef" from his Tallgrass Beef Company, at Harry Caray's restaurant in Chicago. Kurtis, whose grass-fed beef from his Kansas ranch is now sold in a handful of Chicago restaurants, upscale markets and even a school, said he knows of nowhere else that "designer beef" is gaining such a foothold. (Associated Press)

Monday, November 7, 2011 will be declared Bill Kurtis Day and Donna LaPietra Day in Chicago to honor the legendary broadcaster, documentary host, author, producer and his longtime partner LaPietra for their "immeasurable contributions to the arts and our city." LaPietra is vice president and executive producer for Kurtis Productions.